A ccording to report, A FeedFans user identified as Adeoye Sunday, has taken to the social networking platform to post some photos of a cat which was spotted sitting on a bench with a book opened in between its paws at a hall in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.


While students went to Awo cafe to read, the cat joined them, took up space on an empty bench and began looking through a book to the amusement of the studying students.


The photos which were shared on an OAU Facebook group was captioned: “Even in OAU animals do read, imagine a cat reading in Awo cafe.”


Source: http://mynationnews.com/2018/07/18/panic-confusion-as-cat-is-spotted-reading-with-students-at-night-in-oau/

Over the past couple of weeks, in the midst of a football World Cup and other global events, the attention of the world was focused on Thailand as the fate of 12 young boys and their football coach trapped in a cave hung in the balance. A few days ago, a collective sigh of relief was exhaled globally, when they were finally rescued.
It is important to recap the events that have spanned over two weeks (and still continuing with the rehabilitation of the boys) to understand why it attracted so much attention worldwide.


On Saturday, June 23, 12 members of the Wild Boar soccer team, aged 11-16, entered the Tham Luang cave system in Thailand’s Chiang Rai Province along with their 25-year-old football coach after a team practice. The cave system, which is 10km (6 miles) deep, is known locally for its deep recesses and narrow passages. The team had visited the cave before – but this time heavy rains caused flooding, impeding their exit.


After the children failed to return home, they were reported missing and search efforts began. Initial rescuers at the site reportedly found the team’s bicycles, football boots and other belongings close to the cave’s entrance.


Three days later, divers from the Royal Thai Navy arrived to assist local search efforts. Thai government officials then visited the site, and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon proclaimed the
government’s optimistic that the team would be found alive.


Rescuers considered different routes in, with teams of soldiers searching for alternative entrance points, while authorities considered drilling into the mountain to get access. By Wednesday June 27, diving and survival specialists from all around the world had arrived in the country to help with search efforts.


Meanwhile, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha visited relatives and offered comfort, telling them: “They’re athletes. They’re strong.”
Then on Monday July 2, came news that divers had found all of the boys and their coach safe, nine days after they went missing. The team was found on a rock shelf about 4km (2.5 miles) from the cave mouth.


Medical aid and food were then brought in to the team, as rescuers considered the best way to get them out to safety.
Millions of litres of water were pumped out of the cave system, but with the rainy season in full flow, officials warned that the boys may have to learn to dive to get free – or wait months until conditions improve.


Unfortunately, the buoyant mood at the site soured dramatically after a diver working on the rescue dies. Saman Gunan, 38, a former Thai navy diver volunteering in the cave, lost consciousness while
delivering oxygen air tanks. Important to emphasise he was volunteering. In a race against the rain, officials then designated a limited window during which they believed the team can be successfully evacuated out.


With conditions optimum on Sunday July 8, intensive rescue operations began. The operation was very complex, and involves a mixture of walking, wading, climbing and diving along guide ropes already in place.


The next day, it emerged that four of the boys had been successfully freed. Those evacuated were cared for in local hospitals, gradually being weaned back onto solid foods.


Very importantly, the government strictly guarded information about the rescue, including the names of those saved. The boys were supervised in hospitals, with access for visiting parents limited because of potential health risks.


Efforts continued throughout the next day (Tuesday), until officials confirmed that all 13 had been rescued safely. The travails of the boys and their eventual rescue remind one of a similar incident eight years ago that also ended on a positive note.


The 2010 Copiapó mining accident, also known then as the “Chilean mining accident”, began with a cave-in at the San José copper–gold mine, located in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Thirty-three men, trapped 700 meters (2,300 ft) underground and five kilometres
from the mine’s entrance via spiralling underground ramps, were rescued after 69 days. After the state-owned mining company, Codelco, took over rescue efforts from the mine’s owners, exploratory boreholes were drilled, and seventeen days after the accident a note was found taped to a drill bit pulled back to the
surface: In English it translated to, “We are well in the shelter, the 33 of us”.


Three separate drilling rig teams, nearly every Chilean government ministry, the United States’ NASA space agency, and a dozen corporations from around the world cooperated completing the rescue. On October 13, 2010, the men were winched to the surface one at a time, in a specially built capsule, as an estimated
One billion people worldwide watched.
Private donations covered one-third of the US$20 million cost of the rescue, with the rest coming from the mine owners and the government.


Why this is Noteworthy
The events in Thailand over the past two weeks are noteworthy especially, for Nigeria and other countries in the developing world. It is not surprising seeing the value placed on human life by governments in the US, the UK and other nations known to be advanced in terms of financial resources and technology among
other things. It is almost an ‘us’ and ‘them’ dynamic, as we subconsciously give in to the idea that we’re not as fortunate.


However, coming out of Thailand, which many can easily relate too, beyond economic and technological power, the most important thing in the story is the premium placed by the government on the lives of its ‘ordinary’ citizens; the idea that a tragedy that befalls
a few is a common tragedy. Of course, the joy of those few should also transmit to all.


This is a poignant point because Thailand is not one of those countries held up as examples for others to follow by the Western world. It does not practice the Western form of democracy that many in developing countries see as a prerequisite to a better society. Thailand as a country is a unitary state in Southeast
Asia known to many Nigerians for tourism and rice production.


Although nominally a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, the most recent coup in 2014 established a de facto military dictatorship. Through the 18th and 19th centuries, Siam as it was then known, faced pressure from France and the United Kingdom, including forced concessions of territory, but it remained the only Southeast Asian country to avoid direct Western rule.
Following a bloodless revolution in 1932, Siam became a constitutional monarchy and changed its official name to “Thailand”.


In the late 1950s, a military coup revived the monarchy’s historically influential role in politics. Apart from a brief period of parliamentary democracy in the mid-1970s, Thailand has periodically alternated
between democracy and military rule.


In the 21st century, Thailand endured a political crisis that culminated in two coups and the establishment of its current and 20th constitution by the military junta.


It is considered a regional power in Southeast Asia and a middle power in global affairs. However, with a high level human development, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, Thailand is classified as a newly industrialised economy with manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism as leading sectors.


In 2016, Thailand was ranked 87th in Human Development Index, and 70th in the inequality-adjusted HDI. It has a population of about 70 million, which is largely rural, concentrated in the rice-growing areas. The country has for long been one of the largest rice exporters in the world and 49 per cent of its labour force is employed in agriculture, down from 70 per cent in 1980.
In 2014, Credit Suisse reported that Thailand was the world’s third most unequal country, behind Russia and India.


The Lesson for Nigeria
The statistics above are presented to prove that a country does not need to be a global economic power or live by the ideals of Western democracy to share a common humanity and add value on the lives of its people. This is a lesson that Nigeria needs to learn.


In Nigeria, the blame game is played early and hard when tragedy strikes. Politicians clash and point fingers, rather than look for a solution first. This has been exhibited on so many occasions and has now become the norm.


Are people dying from avoidable communal clashes?
The retort is that it was worse under previous administrations. But this is not just at a governmental level.


The 25-year-old soccer coach and former monk, who led the boys on the ill-fated cave adventure, has been supported by some parents in a letter exchange set up by Thai Navy Seals, not threatened. No lawsuits have been reported.


“We would never do that … On the contrary, we have warm feelings towards the coach,” one father was quoted. “He is a good person and he helps kids by training them as footballers.”


A mother wrote to the coach, “We want you to know that no parents are angry with you at all, so don’t you worry about that".


The coach was the only family survivor of an illness in 2003 that killed his parents and sister, reported The Daily Mail. He eventually entered a monastery, and learned healthy living and survival skills.


Those have reportedly been helping the boys survive and the coach gave up his own food rations to his charges. It is hard to imagine that being the case in these climes, where making excuses and blaming others come first before finding solutions that benefit
all. The boys themselves need to be commended for their response to a potential tragedy. A 13-year-old wrote to his parents, “I’m fine but it’s a little bit cold. Don’t worry and don’t forget my birthday.”


The Thai community’s early response to what could have been a national disaster does raise questions about how we treat one another and whether we are adequately teaching the art of resilience in Nigeria.


Meanwhile Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha kept a low profile that the ongoing operation was not disturbed by his presence in the process of scoring political points. The governor of the province,
Narongsak Osottanakorn, was the only spokesperson, and no other VIPs were allowed to grab the microphone and make hay from adversity. The media, emotionally moved by the whole scene, steered clear of the murky waters of sensationalism while the stunned parents of the children showed grace and dignity
under fire. There were no histrionics or threats.


Against this backdrop, the military was allowed to create a medical facility, carved out a full-scale military plan and initiated a four-day rescue procedure, without interference from government or the slippery element of politics. There was no opposition rant, merely a nation willing the success of the operation.


Source: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2018/07/15/lessons-from-the-thailand-13-rescue/amp/

In its bid to enhance food sufficiency and boost revenue , the authorities of the Federal University of Technology , Owerri (FUTO ), have cultivated about 59 hectares of farmland within the institution , for different food crops .


The Vice Chancellor , Prof . Francis Chukwuemeka Eze , disclosed this while briefing journalists .


Eze, said the farm is operating under the platform of FUTO Farms Limited , stressing that 30 ha had been designated for cultivation of cassava ; 20 ha for pineapple and plantain; four ha for orange , while
two ha were used for pawpaw .


Others, the VC disclosed , are three ha for oil palm seedlings and seven ha for raffia palm seedlings plantation .


According to him , soon a mini shop would be opened behind the institution ’ s department of Dental Technology for commercial sale of the yields .


Source: https://m.guardian.ng/features/futo-goes-into-commercial-farming/

Some stakeholders have said Nigerian youths prefer to study abroad due to the decay in the nation’s education system . They spoke during a programme in Lagos on how Nigerians could study abroad with ease organised by the University of Sunderland ,
United Kingdom . The programme was held simultaneously in Lagos , Benin and Port Harcourt .


A Nigerian lecturer at the University of Sunderland , Larry Jones lamented that incessant strike in the nation ’ s tertiary institution had resulted in students spending up to six years for a course that should run for four years.


“ One of the reasons many youths want to study abroad is the quality they get . University of Sunderland understands the importance of giving the best . Our system back home in those days is measured with that of the UK , what has happened ? Over time, there is decay ; there is a system that is
not working for the young people . Something is wrong with our education system ; we should change the way we do things . The way forward is for those coming to study abroad to go back and change things , ” he said .


Deputy Director , International , University of Sunderland , UK , Ian Moody said the school had been having students from Nigeria for almost a decade now , and the exhibition is to help students gain
admission into the institution which had been in existence for over 100 years.


“ We have really found out that Nigerian students are of high quality and standard . They add more value to the curriculum of the university . We know it has been difficult getting Nigerian students into UK in terms of visas and fees . And what we want to do is
give back to Nigerians and Africans in terms of offering scholarships . ”


source: https://m.guardian.ng/news/lecturer-explains-why-nigerian-youths-prefer-studying-abroad/

Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic has been sent home from the World Cup in disgrace after refusing to come on as a substitute during their 2-0 victory over Nigeria .


Kalinic started on the bench for the fourth successive international
match and was asked to enter the fray by boss Zlatko Dalic in the
closing stages of the Group D clash in Kaliningrad.


However, according to reports in Croatia the striker declined his
manager's orders, citing he had a problem with his back.


The Croatia boss was forced to turn to Marko Pjaca, who is
nominally a wide player, to come on in place of forward Mario
Mandzukic.


Speaking in the wake of Saturday's win, Dalic told reporters that the
team had finished the game without injuries but 'with a problem'.
It is understood Dalic was unconvinced by the 30-year-old's claim
and has now subsequently opted to dismiss him.


Kalinic seemingly played no part in Croatia's training session on
Sunday and the decision has now been taken to axe him.
The AC Milan forward is believed to be taking the first flight back
home from Russia this week.


Kalinic's exit has since exposed Croatia's lack of attacking
options, with Mandzukic the only out-and-out striker available in their squad.


The Croatian Football Association has not yet confirmed Kalinic's
expulsion but Dalic is set to clarify the situation later on Monday at a press conference.


Kalinic's dismissal from the Croatian squad comes amid rumours
linking him with a move to Sevilla, which could now be in jeopardy in
light of this news.


The 30-year-old is no stranger to controversy, having skipped a week
of Fiorentina training last summer in efforts to push a move through
to Milan.


Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5856029/Croatia-striker-Nikola-Kalinic-SENT-HOME-World-Cup.html

Sonia Ighalo popped in to wish a happy birthday to her football star husband as he prepares for Nigeria’s World Cup game against Croatia.

Odion Ighalo will lead the attack when the Super Eagles take on the Croats on Saturday.

To celebrate his 29th birthday, Sonia visited Ighalo at the Mercury Hotel, Kaliningrad, Russia, with a bouquet of flowers.

Ighalo had earlier told TheCable that beating Croatia on will be his best birthday gift.

Nigeria, in Group D, will also play against Argentina and Iceland.

Source: https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/ighalo-birthday-wife-world-cup/

Don't say it's impossible. What if it happen?


As for me, I will first of all confirm if I'm watching the world cup or a movie before I start celebrating.





So what will you do?

Today , the Super Eagles of Nigeria play their first match against Croatia and most Nigerians are rooting for the national team to win the match. No doubt the World Cup fever has caught virtually every Nigerian including entertainers. In a chat with Saturday Beats ,
they make their predictions on the tournament and reveal what they would do if Nigeria wins the tourney .


Banky W


Wow! If the Super Eagles win the World Cup , I don ’ t even know what I would do. I would probably scream until I lose my voice for starters , then I would celebrate the victory with my family and friends . I remember when we won the Olympic Gold medal in football in Atlanta 1996 , it was one of the happiest days of my life . If we win , I would definitely celebrate like there was no tomorrow because my dad is an avid football fan, so he passed that down to
his kids . I’ ve been watching the World Cup as far back as I can remember . I love our jersey and official kit . It ’ s arguably one of the most stylish and beautiful jerseys I ’ ve ever seen . Hopefully , our play on the football field can be as beautiful as the jersey is
because it is fantastic . I did not place any bets on the Super Eagles because I’ m not a gambling man . I hate losing in general and I especially hate losing money . So I won ’ t be placing any bets , but they have 100 per cent of my support and optimism, that they will go
further this time than they ever have, hopefully, though I might have to fast and pray for that . I can’ t make any predictions, I just pray they win . I’ m praying they make it to the quarter - finals , at least.
I ’ ve always felt that we have the talent to do it but sometimes we are too disorganised and other times , just plain unlucky. I know on paper , we don ’ t have enough to win it all , but I’ m hoping this time we can executive well enough to at least break our own
World Cup record and make it into the quarter - finals . If we do that, I’ ll be a very happy man .


Falz


I would be surprised if the Super Eagles should win the World Cup but I would be happy. It is a very young team but they are doing very well . If we win my, friends and I would probably throw a big party
to celebrate the victory. To be honest, I hope they get to the quarter - final ; that is the least stage I expect them to get . I know that the team we are playing today , Croatia , is a tough one but I am also aware that our guys know that they must win the match
because it is our first game . We should be able to do well during our first match. Argentina is a very strong team and we might not be able to win the match against them but we should be able to beat
Croatia and Iceland which would make us qualify with Argentina . I am sure we should be able to scale through the second round . There is no doubt about the fact that our jersey is the finest in the World Cup but let ’ s hope that our style of play is also one of the
finest . I did not place any bets on the Super Eagles because it could be a very ‘ dangerous ’ action . The World Cup is a very big stage and we cannot really predict what would happen ; we can only hope .


Tobi Bakre


If the Super Eagles should win the World Cup, I would kill two cows and share the meat around Lagos State . I would also ensure that I get married by December this year . With the efforts of our players , I
know that we have a chance to get to the quarterfinals before we get knocked out of the tournament but by God ’ s grace, I know we can get to the finals and actually win the World Cup. I am not
scared of the team we are facing today and I am very sure that the Super Eagles would win the match; there is ‘ no shaking. ’ The first round is very sure for us . Besides , our jersey and entire football kit are beautiful and amazing . The truth is that what you
wear can inspire you and could also disrupt the psyche of the opponents which can work to our advantage . I believe we have the right motivation to win the World Cup.


Timaya


I would be happy if Nigeria wins the World Cup and that is it for me . If we win , what would the Federal Government do for the boys or the citizens? Nothing. If we win the World Cup, would that make Nigeria better ? When it comes to us winning the World Cup ,
anything is possible . I am not really a football fan and I am indifferent about the tournament . Besides , anything that has to do with live matches , I do not put my mind on it so that the end result does not shock me that much .


Caroline Danjuma


If Nigeria wins , I think my first reaction would be to somersault because I have a lot of friends in the Super Eagles team and I am wishing them all the very best . I cannot wait to throw a big party to
celebrate their success . I am optimistic that we win our match against Croatia today. I always wish them the best because I am always passionate when it comes to Nigerian football . Also , I love our jersey because it is very unique and nice . I like the fact that
it is the most talked about jersey and it has a very creative look . To be honest, I did not place a bet on the Super Eagles because I feel that they are already winners by just participating in the World Cup. I
would want them to hold the World Cup but if I were to bet, I am quite sure they would get to the Semi- final stage. If they win the World Cup , I would be very thrilled and it would be a very exciting moment for me . Regardless , my thought for them is always a
positive one and I am rooting for them all the way . I am sure that they can bring the cup home .


Mercy Aigbe


Although I am not a big fan of football , if the Super Eagles should lift the World Cup, I would begin my
celebration by going out with my friends ; then I would also throw a party . I have to support my country as a patriotic citizen . I love the jersey and I cannot wait to own one . Sadly, I learnt it is sold out
and that pains me ; however, a friend of mine has promised to get me one so I am hopeful .


Source: http://punchng.com/what-wed-do-if-super-eagles-win-world-cup-nigerian-celebs/#

“When I first started to coach Ivory Coast I said to Didier Drogba:
‘We have some fantastic players and we can go far in the World
Cup.’ He said: ‘No we can’t’.”


Sven-Goran Eriksson is trying to shed some light on why Africa is
still waiting for a first World Cup triumph more than 20 years after
Brazil legend Pele predicted a winner from the continent by 2000.
By the end of the 2010 World Cup, the Swede understood Drogba
was not being negative – just realistic.


“The reason why they don’t do it? One word: organisation. It was
total chaos when I joined,” Eriksson told BBC Sport.


At one stage, Pele’s prediction looked like it might come to pass.
Nigeria came top of a group featuring Argentina and Diego
Maradona at the 1994 edition, while the likes of George Weah and
Jay-Jay Okocha were making their mark in Europe during the
1990s.


Yet Africa, the second most-populated continent and a place
where football is king, has still to produce a team to advance
beyond the quarter-finals – let alone lift the gold trophy.
Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia will compete in
Russia later this month – but few believe they will get near the
final, including former Cameroon defender Lauren.


“I could say we’ll have a team in the semi-finals but that’s not the
reality,” said the two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner. “We’re still
behind the top teams.”


Power shift in Africa?


None of the five heading to Russia are in the top 20 of Fifa’s
world rankings and Peter Odemwingie, the former Nigeria forward,
claims African football has gone backwards.


“There’s definitely been a decline,” said the ex-West Brom, Cardiff
and Stoke striker, who played at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups.
“Nigeria had one of the best African squads at the 1994 World Cup.
We were knocking on the door. We won the 1996 Olympics by
beating Brazil and Argentina with all their stars.


“That period was like, ‘yes, it’s coming’.”

But Nigeria, who will be competing at their sixth finals in Russia,
are still waiting. Along with the rest of Africa.
The three teams to make the quarter-finals – Cameroon (1990) ,
Senegal (2002) and Ghana (2010) – have come from sub-Saharan
Africa.


But in Russia, there will be more teams from the north than
elsewhere on the continent, including a first appearance in 28
years for Egypt and a return after 20 years for Morocco.
A number of north African countries have players who learned their
trade at academies in Europe, but it is Morocco who arrive at this
World Cup with the most foreign-born players – seventeen of their
23-man squad were born outside the country.


Odemwingie believes those who play for the north African nations
are “more clever” at reading the game and has also noticed a
physical difference.


“It’s like Anthony Joshua fighting Floyd Mayweather,” he said on
comparing a typical player from sub-Saharan Africa with one from
the north. “The players in the north are a little bit leaner.
“They always start free-kicks faster, they have the mental game a
bit more than the sub-Saharan teams.”


Bonus rows and boycotts


At the 2014 World Cup, Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria all made
headlines for the wrong reasons.


Ghana’s players boycotted training in protest at not receiving
appearance fees owed to them in Brazil. It was only settled when
their government sent more than $3m (£1.8m) in cash by plane.
Meanwhile, Cameroon’s players arrived late in South America
because of a dispute over bonus payments.


The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the country’s players
signed an agreement last November concerning the payment
structure for the 2018 World Cup to avoid problems in Russia.
Former Tunisia World Cup defender Radhi Jaidi believes the
financial disputes are down to “broken promises”.


“Players who come from Europe to play for their country, these
players get paid on time by their clubs, they get bonuses, but it can
be different when they play for their country,” Jaidi told BBC Sport.
“People promise things and when they don’t get them players get
frustrated and clash.”


Yet off-field controversies are not something north African nations
have had to worry about, mainly because things like bonuses are
sorted well in advance of the tournament, according to BBC
Africa’s Piers Edwards.


“They’re more organised and there’s greater accountability,” added
Edwards.
Of course, World Cup rifts are not exclusive to Africa.


Eight years ago, France’s players refused to train following Nicolas
Anelka’s expulsion from the squad for verbally insulting coach
Raymond Domenech, while the Republic of Ireland were rocked by
Roy Keane’s infamous row with manager Mick McCarthy in 2002.


‘It’s Africa, it’s like this’


Eriksson was in charge of Ivory Coast leading up to and during the
2010 World Cup.
He had plenty of talent at his disposal, including forwards Drogba
and Salomon Kalou, who had both just won the Premier League
with Chelsea,as well as midfielder Yaya Toure.


Yet the former England boss encountered “a total lack of
organisation” as he prepared for group games in South Africa
against Portugal, Brazil and North Korea.


“We played a friendly in Switzerland and we went into the dressing
room and there were no shirts, no kit, and it was one hour and
fifteen minutes before kick-off,” Eriksson said.


“I asked where the kit man was and was told he will come.
“One hour before the game – kit man not there. Forty-five minutes
[before], the kit man came with two huge bags and he put them on
the dressing room floor.


“All the players were in the bags looking for shirts that fit them. All
I could hear was: ‘This is not mine, this is yours’.
“Just before the warm-up one of the players came to me and said:
‘I can’t play’. I asked: ‘Are you injured?’ He said: ‘No, the kit man
forgot my boots.’ The hotel was far away so he couldn’t play.
“Drogba said to me: ‘Sven, it’s Africa. It’s like this.’


The call for better organisation is familiar to those who have
played and managed in the sub-Saharan region.
Patrick Mboma remembers Cameroon’s 2002 World Cup hopes
virtually end before the team even arrived in Japan.
“The most important thing when you’ve qualified is that you have
seven or eight months to prepare,” said the former Paris St-
Germain striker.


“But you have some leaders who think you can prepare for a World
Cup one month or two months before. It’s always too late.
“In 2002, I thought we could make it to the last four. Then it took
46 hours to reach Japan from Paris – so you can imagine how
difficult it was.”


Tunisia’s preparations for the same tournament were disrupted by
the sacking of Henri Michel shortly before the tournament.
“They spent a couple of months deciding on who was going to
replace him. We didn’t win a game in Japan,” recalls Jaidi.


Light at the end of the tunnel?


Morocco is in the running to host the World Cup in eight years’
time.
The North African nation is the only rival to a joint bid from
Canada, Mexico and the United States for the expanded 48-team
2026 finals. A decision is due on Wednesday.


Journalist and African football expert Mark Gleeson does not think
it is beyond the realms of possibility that Africa will be celebrating
a World Cup success in the future.
“You will always get these rare moments when everything clicks,”
he said. “Look at Turkey in 2002. It would have been a
preposterous idea before the tournament that they would reach the
semi-finals.”


And despite a lack of organisation, infrastructure and finances,
Jaidi is confident about the future.
Recent changes have been made to refereeing structures and
coaching standards in an attempt to bolster the chances of African
sides and, for the continent to succeed globally, a clear pathway
to local success needs to be carved, according to the former
Southampton defender.


“The problem is wider than just: ‘Oh yeah, definitely an African
team will win the World Cup,’” said Jaidi. “It’s a complex situation.
It’s not just one issue or one problem.


“When African teams play at the World Cup, there is always a
thought at the back of the mind that we have no chance.
“We need to build a base that gives support to young African
players who are now 10 or 15 years old to help them to the
highest standards.”


Brighton and Cameroon defender Gaetan Bong said even the most
basic facilities needed to improve in Africa.
“Sometimes you cannot even play because the pitch is not good
enough,” he said. “We need to develop more because we have a
lot of talented players in Africa – but we don’t have strong
leagues.”


For all the problems he encountered with Ivory Coast, Eriksson
hopes Africa will be celebrating a future World Cup triumph.
Asked how far an African side is from being world champions, the
Swede said: “I don’t know when but I think Africa will win the
World Cup sooner or later. Maybe later. It’s a pity because interest
in football in Africa is huge.”


Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/06/will-african-team-reach-semi-finals-first-time-russia/

THE Lagos State government has boasted that its schools are
far better than private schools in terms of quality of teachers,
amenities and service delivery.


Mrs Adebunmi Adekanye, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
Education, made the observation in her reaction to the outstanding
performance of two students of Abibat Mogaji Millennium Senior
Secondary School, Fatai Tadese and Chibuzor Iwuala, who won the
first and third prize respectively in this year’s PZ Cussion Chemistry
Challenge.


The PZ Cussion’s Chemistry Challenge, the fifth in the series, is an
annual competition designed by PZ Cussion Plc to encourage
secondary school students (public and private) to embrace science
subjects, especially Chemistry, and make a career of it for the
purpose of growing the nation’s economy.


Adekanye, in a press release by the Deputy Director, Public Affairs
unit of the ministry, Mr Adesegun Ogundeji, said the performance
of the two students had justified what she described as huge
investment of Governor Ambode’s administration in the provision of
school infrastructure and the development of human resources in
government schools.


She promised to present the duo alongside Zhejimatu Anthony of
Festac Grammar School, who came fifth, to the deputy governor,
Dr. Idiat Adebule, for further recognition.


While Tadese and Iwuala went home with N1 million and N500,000
respectively for their efforts and also N750,000 for the first runner-
up, Pelumi Adegoke of Newhall International School, their school
will also get laboratory equipment and the Chemistry teacher
100,000 for grooming them.


Over 3,000 students competed in this year’s edition while only six,
including Oluwapelumi Adegoke of Newhill International; Israel
Ikulayo of Brainfield College, and Munachimso Onuoha of
Whitessands Academy made it to the finals.

To support the Federal Government in boosting the status of agriculture and food security in Nigeria , Babcock University , Ilishan has offered 30 per cent tuition discount to all intakes into various
department offering agricultural programmes.

Vice chancellor of the institution, Prof . Ademola Tayo, who disclosed this at the institution ’ s 16 th undergraduate and seventh Postgraduate convocation , said the initiative is in line with
government ’ s policy of diversifying the economy and recent emphasis on agriculture . A total number of 2191 graduating students were awarded certificates and prizes in their various fields.


He explained that the policy has seen the university deploy various programmes geared towards improving crop yields and encouraging meaningful investments in the sector , so as to attract more young
people into studying and practicing agriculture . Tayo further revealed that over the years, the university has grown and gathered momentum in a meaningful and assuring way with present teachings and research being conducted .


He said , “ As a responsible institution , the university has taken up the challenge of contributing to government ’ s programmes aimed at boosting agricultural sector with a tripartite collaborative
training on greenhouse production , among other initiatives. We are offering a 30 per cent tuition discount to all new intakes into the field of agriculture with effect from 2018 academic session .


This is expected to attract more young people into studying and practicing agriculture . ” Adding that the school has facilities for research and has signed Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU )
with different renowned research institutes , organisations and foreign universities , he said , “ We are not relenting in our efforts at pursuing research and innovation currently there are 16 various researches from the various departments of the university have their research proposal approved and waiting for disbursement of funds . ”


Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State who was represented by the Chief of Staff , Tolu Odebiyi , said no government in the world has a monopoly of capital to ensure quality education especially at the tertiary level and that is why the contribution of this citadel of learning to the education development of the school is highly appreciated .


Similarly , Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State whose son was among the graduates , said , “ I want to congratulate you for the son I gave you . Not only has he been transformed academically but also more in character . ” While , Agbojo Michael Adedotun emerged
the overall best graduating student with CGPA of 4 . 97 for undergraduate programmes; Akinnuga Oluseye was the best student for maters category; and Okeya Adenike Omotayo had the best Ph. D . thesis .


Source: https://m.guardian.ng/features/education/babcock-varsity-seeks-youths-participation-in-agriculture/

FIFA have released the slogans for all the 32 teams that will
participate at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.


The Super Eagles of Nigeria who will compete in Group D along
with two- time world champions Argentina, Croatia and debutants,
Iceland have the ‘Wings of African Pride’ as their slogan for the
competition.


The slogan for Argentina, who will be led by Barcelona forward,
Lionel Messi, who will be hoping to win his first major title with the
Albiceleste in Russia is ‘Together for a Dream’.


For Croatia, it is ‘Small country, big dreams’, while for Iceland, it is
‘Let’s make our dream come true’.


Gernot Rohr’s men will take on Croatia in their opening fixture in
Russia on June 16 in Kaliningrad.


THE SLOGANS
Argentina: Together for a dream
Australia: BE BRAVE, BE BOLD, SOCCEROOS IN GREEN AND GOLD
Belgium: RED DEVILS ON A MISSION
Brazil:More than 5 stars, 200 million hearts)
Colombia: Here goes 1 dream, 3 colors and 50 million hearts
Costa Rica: Nothing is impossible when a whole country plays
Croatia: Small country, big dreams
Denmark: Together we make history
England: SEND US VICTORIOUS
Egypt: When you say Pharaohs, the world must get up and listen
France: Your strength, our passion! Come on Les Bleus!
Germany: Let’s write history together
Iceland: LET’S MAKE OUR DREAM COME TRUE
Iran: 80 MILLION PEOPLE , 1 NATION , 1 HEART BEAT
Japan: IT’S TIME TO BATTLE, SAMURAI BLUE!
Korea Republic: TIGERS OF ASIA, CONQUER THE WORLD)
Mexico: MADE IN MEXICO, MADE FOR VICTORY)
Morocco: The Atlas Lions, pride of Morocco)
Nigeria: THE WINGS OF AFRICAN PRIDE
Panama: PANAMA THE FORCE OF TWO SEAS
Peru: We are back! 30 Million Peruvians are travelling here)
Poland: GO POLAND!
Portugal: THE PAST IS GLORY, THE PRESENT IS HISTORY
Russia: PLAY WITH AN OPEN HEART
Saudi Arabia: DESERT KNIGHTS
Senegal: IMPOSSIBLE IS NOT SENEGALESE
Serbia: ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM – SERBIA!
Spain: TOGETHER WE ARE INVINCIBLE
Sweden: TOGETHER FOR SWEDEN!
Switzerland: FOUR LANGUAGES, ONE NATION
Tunisia: Russia here comes the eagles hand in hand players and
fans
Uruguay: The sun shines in Russia, the sky is all light blue


Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wings-of-african-pride-fifa-release-world-cup-slogans-for-super-eagles-others/

The Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy ( ISGPP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) to remove names of dead registered voters on the Voters Register .


In a communiqué issued during ISGPP book reading of ‘ Against The Run of Play : How an Incumbent was Defeated in Nigeria ’ authored by Chairman , Editorial Board , ThisDay Newspapers , Mr . Segun Adeniyi , the group said it is important to remove names of dead
registered voters before the 2019 general elections .


The communiqué read : “ Since Voters Register is strategic and fundamentally important in any election , it must remain credible and striped of all wrongs . To this end , it must be thoroughly screened and sieved to ensure that all dead registered voters
are removed from it .


“ This calls for a very active inter - agency collaborations between the INEC and the National Population Commission (NPC ). It also urged Nigerians to be actively vigilant in safeguarding and defending the democratic government , which it described as a
challenge , especially for the elites whom it said must shake off their apathy and become more involved in the preservation of the democratic processes and ideal .


The communiqué added that failure of leadership in Nigeria , thus far , points to the unprepared nature of those aspiring for public offices , saying purposeful and pragmatic leadership , as well as good governance may continue to elude the nation as long
as people seek elective offices without preparation .


“ The core values that should support our systems as respectable members of the human race are almost irreversibly totally eroded . There is therefore an urgent need to address this challenge , impunities , in different forms and shades must be eliminated and
not promoted as a settled way of life with us. ”


It also advocated for a thorough revaluation of Nigerian models for producing leadership and good governance , stressing the need to take another look at the structure of governance by marrying the
traditional framework for leadership with the different institutions with a view to producing a virile and pragmatic structure that would turn out leaders who are accountable and in consonance with
the aspirations of the people .


The parley brought together scholars like former INEC National Commissioner , Prof . Lai Olurode, Editorial Board member , Tribune Newspaper, Dr . Festus Adedayo, Emeritus Professors Akin
Mabogunje; Femi Osofisan and Bolanle Awe . Others were ISGPPS book readers club chairman, Professor Olubode Lucas , and Executive Vice Chairman , ISGPP Dr . Tunji Olaopa ; Dr. Irene Pogoson; Mrs. Yemi Alabi and Prof Ayo Olukotun.


Source: https://m.guardian.ng/politics/inec-urged-to-remove-the-dead-from-voters-register/

It seems JAMB is moving to reconduct 2018 UTME for Candidates,
whose results were earlier cancelled.

According to a Myschooler ( Jude3570 ), he was sent a text message this morning, informing him an exam has been scheduled for him on Saturday 26th May, 2018. He posted on Myschool ; "Am so happy... Jamb finally sent me a text this morning to inform me that I'll retake my UTME next week Saturday after my result was canceled?".


If this is indeed true, it means JAMB has really been taking efforts to
review the CCTV footage from various troubled centres, simply to give a 2nd chance to innocent candidates. This effort is truly commendable.


As suggested by another Myschooler ( Ishola ), we are posting this publication to inform those who fall in this category, but may have
lost the contact with JAMB. You may still have a 2nd chance. We will advise you to check your email inbox or spam messages, and also to log into your JAMB profile online to see if there is any pop up message relating to rescheduling of the UTME for you.


Source: https://myschool.ng/news/jamb-2018-candidates-with-canceled-results-get-2nd-chance

Hedgehog babies

When her pregnant body wanted cereal, she got cereal. This picture is an example of hedgehogs being purely adorable. They are pregnant about 35 days and only do this once or twice during their lives. Hedgehogs are absolutely great to watch at any time, but pregnant ones must be amazing.

Turtle babies

We all know that turtles don’t deliver live babies, but depending on the type of turtle, they can carry the eggs up to two years. That is a really long time to be uncomfortable. Nature tells them exactly what to do with the eggs and these turtle mommies are consistent in bringing their babies to life.

French bulldog babies


I don’t think that this bulldog has a care in the world. She really
doesn’t care about this photo being taken. Bulldogs, like the
previous chocolate lab, stay pregnant about 63 days and can have
up to 10 puppies. It is easy to see why resting her belly on the floor
seems like the best option.

Cow babies

So a calf weighs about 1,600 pounds. With that being said, this momma must be miserable. The only plus side she’s got going is that there is usually only one in there, but there can be two. They are pregnant for close to a year and very ready to be done by the end.

Chocolate lab babies

She does not look happy with this picture and she looks like she is ready for a nap. Chocolate labs can have up to 10 puppies in one litter making for a lot of work for mom. They stay pregnant around 63 days and will breed a few times throughout their life.

Orangutan babies

She looks happy, relaxed, and comfortable with herself. This orangutan will deliver her baby and take care of it well. They nurse their young for close to 5 years, which is slightly easier since they only have one at a time.

Cat

This fat cat looks exhausted. Since cats are always our household nappers, it is no surprise that a pregnant cat might sleep a lot more. At the end of their pregnancy, they can have up to 5 little kittens to take care of, which they usually try to keep away from anyone at the beginning.

Bunny babies

Bunnies are kinda known for making baby bunnies. Their whole time pregnant is only 31 days, which means that they can reproduce often throughout the year. It isn’t a myth though, bunnies really are good mommies and do a lot to take care of their babies when they are born.

Donkey babies


The look on her face tells us that she is not enjoying this moment.
Since a donkey can be pregnant from 10-14 months, there is
absolutely now wondering why she’s miserable.

Gorilla babies

Kiki the Gorilla is probably the most famous gorilla that we know, and definitely the most famous one that we have seen pregnant. Here she is looking very motherly, showing her belly, and rubbing it with maternal instincts. Gorilla babies are only born 3-4 pounds and usually gorilla mommies only have one at a time. They will have 3-4 over their lifetime though.

Fox squirrel babies

There is no doubting that a pregnant squirrel is adorable. After just 45 days of pregnancy, a squirrel will give birth to 2 or 3 babies, or up to 7. It is hard to imagine an animal that small can create so much life.

Seahorse babies

Seahorses are opposite from everything else when discussing reproduction. It is the male seahorse that carries up to 1,500 seahorse babies at once, and not the female. This makes them the only animal in the animal kingdom to do it this way.

Hippo babies

A hippo isn’t exactly a small creature to begin with. When she’s pregnant, she can become super mean and even worse after she has her baby. Her need to protect her young can be fierce. She usually only has one baby at a time, but even so, that one can be over 10 times the size of a human baby.

Mantella frog babies

So, frogs aren’t really the same as the rest of the list in terms of having babies. However, this tiny frog can carry between 200 to 200,000 of those eggs a year. Regardless of the delivery process, that can’t be an easy thing to do.

Pig babies

Even though this pigs bow is beautiful, she really looks like she’s fallen and she can’t get up. Pigs eat and eat constantly when their pregnant, which makes sense since they can have between 10 and 23 little piglets at one time. The best part of all is that pigs are already kinda fat, so their pregnancy may go unnoticed until a couple weeks before they deliver.

Shetland pony babies

This pony looks mad at the world. I think anyone would be if their pregnancy lasted 340 days. Since ponies already are known for having attitude problems on their own, pregnancy means that they should probably be avoided all together.

Sheep babies

This sheep is relaxed and nothing can make her move. It is time to eat in the barn and this pregnant momma doesn’t appear to care at all. She appears to be ready for this pregnancy over and may possibly be delivering very soon.

Giraffe babies

Judging from this picture, giraffes have to get a little creative to figure out how to manage their pregnancy. This picture shows a very pregnant giraffe trying to drink way she’s squatting down shows she has a lot more coordination that it would appear. She will most likely only have one baby after the 13-15 months that she’ll be pregnant.